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Medford’s Roberts Elementary Closes Thursday After Suspected Norovirus Surge

Officials ordered a precautionary shutdown to allow deep cleaning following more than 130 absences.

Overview

  • More than 130 students were out on Wednesday, with additional students and staff reporting upset-stomach symptoms.
  • A professional company is deep-cleaning the building during the one-day closure.
  • The Medford Board of Health is inspecting cafeteria equipment to rule out other potential causes.
  • All other Medford Public Schools are operating on a normal schedule on Thursday.
  • The school will share plans later in the year to make up the missed day, and the CDC identifies norovirus as the leading U.S. cause of vomiting and diarrhea.